Nut milks are my favorite plant milks, but this homemade quinoa milk has an amazing taste and also has less amount of fat. It's similar to oat milk, although you can make it with raw oats and in this case you need to cook the quinoa first.
The only two necessary ingredients here are these: water and quinoa. I've also added ground cinnamon and dates because this way the milk tastes better, but it's optional and you can add other ingredients like cocoa powder or any sweetener you want. I usually use dates to make plant milks because is not as expensive as other sweeteners and it's really healthy.
This quinoa milk is a great cow's milk alternative and kids love it, especially with cocoa powder, but avoid store bought cocoa drinks, they are full of sugar an another unhealthy ingredients. Carob powder is a better choice, but if you can't find it use unsweetened cocoa powder.
Some people make this milk using raw quinoa, but quinoa has a coating of saponins, so you need to wash it very well before using it and it's better to cook it instead of using it raw.
To make the quinoa milk I've used a plant milk maker called Chufamix, it's super easy to use and so useful. Anyways, you don't need it to make this recipe, you can use a blender and a strainer to remove the pulp, but if your blender is very powerful, you don’t need to strain the milk. To strain it, you can use a strainer, a napkin or a cheesecloth, you choose.
Quinoa is an excellent source of protein and contains the eight essential amino acids, so it’s a perfect food for vegans and vegetarians. It’s gluten-free, has a low glycemic index, it’s also high in fiber, it regulates cholesterol levels, prevent constipation and it’s rich in essential fatty acids (omega 3 and omega 6), potassium, calcium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, magnesium and vitamins B and E. Awesome!
If you prefer a thicker, tastier homemade quinoa milk you can add more quinoa, if you prefer a quinoa milk lower in calories you can add less. Make your own plant milks at home, it's super easy and they taste much better.
Homemade Quinoa Milk
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 3 cups water
- 4 dates
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa according to package directions.
- Blend the quinoa with the water until well blended and almost smooth.
- Strain the blended quinoa mixture using a cheesecloth or a strainer.
- Pour the quinoa milk in a blender and blend with the dates and cinnamon.
- Store the quinoa milk in a sealed container in the fridge for 3 or 4 days.
Notes
- Nutrition information has been calculated before straining the milk.
Melissa F says
Hello! I'm wondering if I can double or even triple the recipe. Any idea? I currently use almond milk for overnight oats for my husband and I but I'd love to try this instead. Seems like it would taste heavenly in the oats.
Iosune says
Hi Melissa! Yes, you can 🙂 Have a nice day!
Yolanda says
Just don't feed to babies.
X says
Thanks very interesting article. And beneficial to those who are committed to good health.
Iosune says
Hi X! Thanks a lot for your comment 😀
Kimmy says
This is amazing! I'll have to try it 🙂
Iosune says
Thanks a lot Kimmy! Hope you like it 😉
Nanc says
Can I leave the dates out?
Iosune says
Hi Nanc! Of course you can. Feel free to add your favorite sweetener 😉
Rita Worlock says
Hi,
I am in the U.S. and I want to buy the chufamix, but I can't seem to find a company that sells it here. Can you help?
Best,
Rita
Iosune says
Hi Rita! I'm so sorry, but I can't help you because I live in Spain. Maybe you could send them an email, this is their web: https://www.chufamix.com. Have a nice day!
nylongirl says
Does Quinoa milk make your body alkaline or acidic? I am sure it's better made fresh but I buy in cartons and love it. Can't find info online as to the PH. Thanks!
Iosune says
Hi! I'm so sorry, but I don't know, so I can't help you!
Kaius says
Well, considering that the only two ingredients to this recipe are Quinoa and Water, the fact that quinoa is generally alkaline forming would mean that the milk made from said quinoa would be, too. Unless the water used was really acidic, anyway.
Nylongirl says
Thank you
Iosune says
Hi Kaius! Thanks a lot for the info!! 😀
Danielle says
quinoa is alkaline on Dr. Sebi's list of alkaline foods.
I am going to attempt this recipe, thank you!
Iosune says
Hi Danielle! Hope you like it 😀
sanny says
yas! look up on DR. Sebi! quinoa is in the alkaline list!!
Iosune says
Hi Sanny! Thanks a lot for your comment 🙂
Amy says
I've got to try this!
Iosune says
Hi Amy! I hope you like the milk 🙂
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
I've made my own almond and cashew milk before and loved it.. definitely need to try out your quinoa milk recipe. It is seriously such a good idea and looks delicious!
Iosune says
Thanks Thalia! Homemade milks are always healthier and also taste amazing!
Lea says
I started with making almond milk, and then a combo of oat/almond. From there I wanted a cheaper option, with more protein so I moved on to my own organic soy milk. Then I wanted better taste, with even more protein so I am now making hemp milk (divine). It never occurred to me that quinoa would be another option. I will be trying this as soon as I replenish my supply.....
Thanks so much!!
Iosune says
Hi Lea! I've never tried hemp milk, thanks for the idea!!! I hope you like this recipe 😀
Katie @ Produce On Parade says
So interesting!! I am dying to try it now!
Iosune says
Thank you so much Katie <3
Evi says
This one is the best idea ever, I am so happy I found your blog! I am a massive plant milk fan, and quinoa is probably my all time favorite. Thanks so much for this greatness!
Iosune says
Thank you so much Evi!! I really LOVE your blog 😀